Share your feedback on the May 2025 RAC proposals

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proposing changes to several rules, and is requesting the public's feedback. Over the next month, each of Utah's five Regional Advisory Councils will meet to discuss these proposals and submit recommendations to the Utah Wildlife Board. The Utah Wildlife Board will then vote on the proposals.

If you would like to give feedback on any of the Division's proposals, you may do so electronically, using the feedback form below, or you may attend a Regional Advisory Council or Board meeting in person.

Thank you for your interest. The online feedback period has ended. You may livestream the Utah Wildlife Board meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2025, beginning at 9 a.m.

1. Proposed changes to the Dedicated Hunter Program

   Bryan Christensen
   Dedicated Hunter Program Coordinator
   Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

   Documents

   • Read the memorandum.
   • Read the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-38.

2. Proposed changes to the conservation and sportsman permits rule

   Covy Jones
   Wildlife Section Chief
   Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

   Documents

   • Read the memorandum.
   • Read the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-41.

3. Proposed outfitters, guides and spotters rule

   Chad Bettridge
   Major
   Wildlife Section
   Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Law Enforcement

   Documents

   • Read the memorandum.
   • Read the proposed Administrative Rule R657-72.

4. Recommendations for CWMUs with public lands in 2025

   Chad Wilson
   Private Lands Public Wildlfie Coordinator
   Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

   Documents

   • Read the memorandum.

5. New license requirements to access Wildlife/Waterfowl Management Areas

   Chelsea Duke
   Wildlife Lands Coordinator
   Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

   Documents

   • Read the memorandum.
   • Read the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-28.
   • Read the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-61.

6. Recommendations for sage-grouse translocations in 2025-29

   Heather Talley
   Upland Game Coordinator
   Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

   Documents

   • Read the memorandum.

   Maps

   • View the Parker Mountain source site and release site.
   • View the sage-grouse translocation sites and management areas.
   • View the Uintah and Tabby Mountain sites.

7. Recommended amendments to the pen-reared gamebirds possesion and release rule

   Heather Talley
   Upland Game Coordinator
   Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

   Documents

   • Read the memorandum.
   • Read the proposed changes to Administrative Rule R657-4.

8. Sevier/Piute Big Game Winter Range WMAs Habitat Management Plan

   Gary Bezzant
   Habitat Program Manager
   Southern Region
   Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

   Documents

   • Read the Sevier and Piute Big Game Winter Range WMAs Habitat Management Plan.